IT Network & Virtualization Engineer

Overview

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and team-oriented individual for the business area Group Functions at the Penang site as a IT Network & Virtualization Engineer For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world. We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. In the Group Functions, we support the market-oriented divisions with central services. We work together today on the solutions for tomorrow - in close cooperation with our customers and always with high quality standards.

What you will do

Network & Routing : Design and implement advanced network concepts, including segmentation and Network Access Control (NAC). Proactively manage component lifecycles, including upgrades, replacements, and project-driven improvements.

Firewall and WAN : Operate and maintain the global firewall landscape in close collaboration with IT Security. Enhance connectivity between our sites and partners (knowledge with Azure Virtual WAN would be beneficial but not required).

Virtualization & Storage : Provision, manage, and optimize hypervisors throughout their lifecycle. Administer NetApp storage systems, ensuring reliable provisioning and lifecycle management. Implement and maintain robust backup portfolios for hypervisor and storage infrastructures.

What you bring

At least a Bachelor's degree or higher in IT / Computer Science

Strong knowledge of enterprise networking (routing, switching, segmentation, NAC).

Hands-on experience with firewall technologies (e.g. Forcepoint or similar).

Proficiency with hypervisors (Hyper-V, Proxmox) and enterprise storage (NetApp preferred). Familiarity with backup solutions (Veeam or similar).

Soft skills : Analytical problem-solving, structured documentation, cross-team collaboration.

Why join us? Break new ground with us

Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges

Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working

Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing

Work with international colleagues and grow as a team

Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities

Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest

Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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